Thomas Strauthers was drafted No. 258 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 97 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #258
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 97
- Career AV
- 1012th at Jackson State
The pick
How Thomas Strauthers came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
97 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 97
- Career approximate value
- 1012th among Jackson State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 550% of career value
- Final season
- 19918 years after the draft
Around pick 258
Who came off the board on either side of Thomas Strauthers.
Texas Tech
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Louisville
Jackson State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Thomas Strauthers in the 1983 NFL Draft
Thomas Strauthers is a Defensive end out of Jackson State selected No. 258 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft. 97 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Jackson State has produced 41 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Thomas Strauthers drafted?
Thomas Strauthers was selected No. 258 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/thomas-strauthers.
What college did Thomas Strauthers play for?
Thomas Strauthers played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Thomas Strauthers's NFL career turn out?
97 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/thomas-strauthers.